Laredo, TX

Laredo, TX expands police use of AI to address staff shortages and improve response times

The Laredo Police Department in Texas is expanding its use of artificial intelligence to maintain the city's ranking as the 13th safest in the country while addressing staffing shortages and improving response times. New AI-powered systems launching in 2026 include CaseX (beta in March for online resident reporting and emergencies), Peregrine (mid-March for streamlined data access and case files), and Prepare911 (April for guiding non-emergency calls and providing live coordinates).

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Laredo, TX

United States

Laredo, TX introduces Color Coded Advisory System to inform public of COVID-19 status

The Laredo Health Department used daily positive cases to determine green, yellow, orange, or red designations. This system coincided with mask requirements caused by an increase in cases. Level 1 designation indicated low risk of transmission with fewer than 50 active cases. Laredo issued the Level 4 designation for highest-risk situations with more than 250 active cases. City officials recommended increasing levels of vigilance about gatherings across all advisory levels.

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Laredo, TX

United States

Laredo, TX is collaborating with local school districts on a public Wi-Fi network during COVID-19

The City of Laredo is collaborating with two local school districts to create a public Wi-Fi network for students without internet access during the COVID-19 pandemic. The city is planning to create neighborhood access points by placing hot spots at 11 recreation centers, 36 schools, and seven libraries. These access points will be available to the entire community but are specifically designed to guarantee students have access to remote learning during the lockdowns.

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Laredo, TX

United States